Daniel Cartersonicser brings practical experience and a creative touch to Mint Palment’s growing vision. With a strong background in hands-on home projects and renovation planning, Daniel contributes fresh ideas that help simplify and elevate everyday living spaces. His passion for smart design makes him a valuable voice behind modern, approachable home improvement.
Start Small: Easy Accents That Work Diving headfirst into a trend can feel like a big risk especially if the color of the year is a bold one. The smarter move? Ease in with low commitment accents. Pillows, throws, and candles are quick wins. They take minutes to swap in, and if you’re not into […]
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Consider the Conditions: What to Know Before Choosing Materials When selecting materials for outdoor surfaces—whether it’s decking, walkways, or patios—it’s crucial to factor in more than just aesthetics. Durability, environmental impact, and maintenance all start with a simple question: What conditions will this material face? Climate Factors: Dealing with the Elements Outdoor materials must handle
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How to Use Color to Anchor Bold Patterns When working with bold patterns, your choice of color isn’t just a decoration—it’s a design strategy. A well-chosen palette helps tie together vibrant prints, making your overall space feel intentional rather than chaotic. Start with 2–3 Anchor Colors Instead of letting patterns pull your space in too
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Plan With Purpose: Measure, Define, Design Before installing shelves or buying storage bins, it’s critical to take a step back and plan. Smart closet design starts with understanding the space you’re working with—and what you’ll be storing inside it. Step 1: Measure Your Space Accurately Getting precise measurements is the first (and most important) step.
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Maximize Limited Room: Go Up, Not Out Vertical gardening is gaining momentum—and for good reason. In urban environments where square footage is scarce, growing upward provides an efficient and attractive solution. Why Vertical Gardening Works When space is tight, vertical setups unlock potential in ways traditional gardening doesn’t. Conserves ground space by using walls, railings,
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What Is the Color of the Year—and Who Decides? Every December, design insiders and trend watchers start dropping the same big question: what’s the color of the year? It’s not just a marketing stunt. The color of the year is a tone chosen to reflect the mood, values, and mindset of the current moment. It
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The Power of Color in Interior Design Color is one of the simplest — yet most powerful — tools in interior design. It can transform how a room feels, influence our emotions, and even affect our behavior. Whether calming or energizing, the right color scheme sets the tone for your space and how people experience
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Homegrown food isn’t just about saving money—though every cherry tomato that doesn’t come from the store is a small win. The real payoff is flavor, freshness, and control. Grocery produce can’t hold a candle to a just-picked cucumber or a basil leaf that went from pot to pasta in seconds. When you grow it yourself,
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Layered Lighting: More Than Just Overhead Why Overhead Lighting Isn’t Enough Overhead fixtures, while common in kitchens, often fall short when it comes to truly effective lighting. They create shadows in work areas and lack the ability to add warmth or ambiance to the space. In modern kitchen design, relying solely on a central ceiling
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Lifestyle-Driven Design: How We Live Shapes Where We Live Modern lifestyles have changed dramatically—and our homes are catching up. With more people working remotely, prioritizing wellness, and seeking balance between productivity and comfort, home design is evolving in response. The Modern Lifestyle Influence Today’s homes are less about impressing guests and more about balancing daily
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Carving Out Calm: Mental Health & Mindfulness Benefits In a world where distractions are constant and stress levels run high, creating a personal space for quiet reflection is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. Why Mindful Spaces Matter We spend most of our days connected—scrolling, working, and reacting. Having a designated environment that supports mental
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